Volvulus of the large colon in the horse

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1980 Oct 1;177(7):629-30.

Abstract

Volvulus of the large colon was diagnosed at surgery in 25 horses during a 4-year period. Two horses had a recurrence of the condition after successful correction. Mucosal necrosis was found to be a grave prognostic sign, as it was a consistent finding in horses that died at the time of surgery. Long-term colon dysfunction was not clinically evident in surviving horses.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Colon / surgery*
  • Female
  • Horse Diseases / surgery*
  • Horses / surgery
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
  • Intestinal Obstruction / veterinary*
  • Male